Go.
Go.
Go.
Go.
Go.
Go.
Go.
Go.
That's what society teaches us to do.
We're not taught to slow down even for a moment.
If we're not working, we're socializing.
If we're not socializing, we're watching TV.
If we're not watching TV, we're cleaning.
If we're not cleaning, we're vacationing.
If we're not vacationing, we're scrolling the internet.
If we're not scrolling the internet, we're reading.
If we're not reading, we're engaging in some other activity.
Rarely do people take a moment to slow down.
And to their detriment, they can veer off track, become depressed, stop making life progress, stagnate, lose sight of their goals, destroy pieces of their identity, and become mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually exhausted.
Even amid the busyness of life, take moments to pause, get away from everything and everyone, and recalibrate.
Frequently ask yourself these key questions:
Am I happy?
What are my goals?
Where am I headed?
Who am I becoming?
What do I need most in this moment?
Do I like the choices I'm making lately?
What are my most dominant emotions?
If I continue my habits, where will they take me?
Are my choices adding or detracting happiness from my life?
Are there people in my life that are detracting from my peace?
The Benefits Of Stopping
Have you ever noticed that you sometimes make less prudent decisions when constantly on the go?
You might start missing details, become sharper with people, make continuous mistakes, or make poor decisions.
These are all results of not slowing down.
There have been times when I've looked back and thought, what was I thinking?
Well, I wasn't thinking because I didn't slow down and take a moment to consider the consequences of my actions because I wasn't taking time to be still.
Slowing down, getting away from people, disengaging from the world, and being still with yourself and your thoughts are some of the most powerful things you can do in a loud, constantly-on-the-go society.
Set More Boundaries
How does one take time to stop and be still?
Boundaries.
You have to set boundaries with your time, with your work, with your friends, with your family, with your love life, and with other factors in your life.
The most important person that will ever be in your life is you.
The longer you take to realize this, the longer you'll go through life experiencing dissatisfaction, burnout, and missed opportunities.
Learn to say yes to the right people, activities, and obligations.
Learn to say no to the wrong people, activities, and obligations.
I recently heard someone advise if you ever get an invitation or an invite and it's not a "hell yes," then it's a "hell no."
There are times in your life when it benefits you to be open and say "yes" to more than usual, but there are also times when you need to curb the times you say "yes" and implement the word "no" more.
You'll know when the time is right.
Your intuition always conveys the truth when you're still and quiet enough to listen in.